Weekend Trip to Sapri

Date from: Monday, July 17, 2023

Date to: Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Date: Friday, September 22nd - Sunday, September 24th, 2023 

Duration: 3 Days and 2 Nights 

Participation Fee: € 325

Pre-departure mandatory meeting: Thursday, September 14th at 1:00 pm in F.G.3

Mandatory requirements:

• You must be 18 years or older to participate in this activity
•  An Athletics physical conducted by an Italian sport doctor is mandatory
•  Hiking boots are mandatory (the entry fee includes free boot rental)
•  Participants on this trip must confirm their ability to swim without assistance

Last Day to register and pay: by Wednesday, August 23rd.  

Last day to withdraw from activity and get your refund: by Wednesday, August 30th.   

Last day to complete the switch: by Wednesday, September 6th. 

No show/late Cancelation fee: € 325

 

By purchasing this activity, you are accepting the terms and conditions. 

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE: please keep in mind that all JCU Student Services sponsored trips and outdoor activities are subject to change according to conditions including, but not limited to, weather. 

 

Sapri is a town in the geographical region of Cilento (in Campania). The town is a port on the Tyrrhenian Sea, close to the border of Basilicata. Join us in this adventure, discovering the beauty of the Cilento Coast, and Sapri town and port. After our arrival in Sapri, we will move to Scario by shuttle service, and we will take a boat tour along the coast; we will discover all the grottos and caves on the way (below and over the water). We will visit “Baia degli Infreschi,” awarded “best Italian bay” in 2013 and 2014. 

 

On Saturday we will reach the “Cilento, Vallo di Diano, and Alburni National Park,” where are many natural oasis and reserves. We will visit the WWF Oasis of Bussento Grottos, an incredibly beautiful natural reserve in the small town of Morigerati. On our visit there, we will pass by a canyon completely covered by vegetation, walking on an ancient mule-trail that unfolds from the historic center through springs, waterfalls, and an ancient water mill and culminates into the gorgeous Bussento Grotto. The Morigerati Oasis is well known due to the importance of its Karst Phenomena. We will then have lunch in Morigerati, and visit the town. 

 

In the afternoon, we will have plenty of time to relax at the delightful beach resort “L’Americanino” in Sapri.  
 

On Sunday, we will hike along the old mule-track “Apprezzami l’asino”, an ancient path linking the Cilento area with Basilicata region. We will then hike down towards the Grotto of the Column; a short and steep path will reward us with beautiful views, and the outstanding visit to a hidden grotto on the sea. We will then take some time to relax at the “Bay of Love,” a gorgeous natural pool, very private and quiet. Hiking boots are mandatory for the entire length of the hikes! 

 

WEEKEND TRIP SCHEDULE

First Day

1:50 PM: Arrival at Sapri, shuttle service and welcoming to the B&B;

2:30 PM: transfer to Scario, boat tour and snorkeling along the “Infreschi coast.” Free time at “Baia degli Infreschi.” 

6:30 PM: return to the B&B and free time;

8:00 PM dinner at a local pizzeria (vegan/vegetarian/gluten-free options available) and free time at the seaside in Sapri.

 

Second Day

8:00 AM B&B breakfast;

9:30 AM: shuttle service to WWF Bussento Oasis visit;

1:30 PM: packed lunch and visit of Morigerati town;

4:00 PM: beach time at the resort in Sapri;

7:00 PM return to the B&B and free time;

8:30 dinner in a local restaurant (vegan/vegetarian/gluten-free options available).

 

Third day

8:00 AM: Breakfast at the B&B;

9:00 AM shuttle service to the starting point of the hike of “Apprezzami l’Asino;”

1:30 PM: hike to the Grotto of the Column, and packed lunch; hike back towards the “Bay of Love” for some free time;

3:00 PM: shuttle service to the B&B, free time;

4:30 PM: shuttle service to the train station to Rome.

 

DESCRIPTION OF THE HIKE

 Apprezzami l’Asino, Grotto of the Column, Bay of Love

•  This is a challenging excursion, with steep terrain, but short paths. This hiking path has historical origins.
•  Elevation Gain: 354 m (about 1161.42 ft)
•  Type of path: linear
•  Path length: 7,34 km (about 456.09 mi)
•  Hiking duration: 3-4 hours

 

 

 
LEVEL OF THE HIKE: Moderately strenuous - will generally be challenging for an unconditioned person. The terrain will involve a steady and often steep incline.

 

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

•  Round-trip tickets to Sapri;
•  Round trip shuttle service for the entire length of the trip;
•  Boat trip; guided tour will be provided
•  Breakfasts, packed lunches, dinners, B&B;
•  Excursions and other guided tours;
•  Chaperones and leaders.

 

WHAT TO BRING

•  JCU ID
•  Passport/ Copy of passport
•  Personal water bottle
•  Snacks for the train trip
•  Backpack
•  Hiking boots
•  Sunscreen
•  Swim suite
•  Swimming goggles (not mandatory)
•  Hat
•  Sunglasses
•  Beach towel
•  Rain jacket
•  Umbrella
•  Comfortable and casual changes of clothes for the free time in town

 

Minimum Number of Participants Required: 8
Maximum Number of Participants:  21  

 

*For more information email [email protected]  
**Please be reminded that, as stated in the terms and conditions, all activities and trips are not refundable after the withdrawal date.

***Per JCU policy, all school sponsored activities and trips are alcohol free 

****Please check if there are any conflicts with other trips or activities before signing up.